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Veterans looking to grow base

December 20, 2019

Remembering Coach Ferrill

by Aly Brown Correspondent

A local group dedicated to serving veterans is asking the community for more helping hands.

Launched in 2015, the Veterans of Oakley (VOO) has remained small, and Commander Michael Dupray is calling for the community to aid in the expansion effort to help serve more veterans and their families. And while their hopes are high for future service projects, the outreach effort is hamstrung by a lack of volunteer participation.

“We want the community to know that Veterans of Oakley is not just a group of old veterans,” Dupray said. “It’s for anyone who either is a veteran, a family member or who is simply passionate about helping veterans ... With a larger team behind us, we could expand our effort.”

The group hopes to grow by 50 members in 2020. At this time, there are no dues; they are mainly hoping to find community support.

Community mourns loss of longtime Liberty coach and local icon Jack Ferrill. Page 4

Making A Run For Congress Photo by Tony Kukulich

Michael Dupray, Bruce Brown, Allan Perry and Dale Smith of the Veterans of Oakley were on hand at the Heart of Oakley festival in September. The veterans group is looking for volunteers to help with future service projects.

In recent years, the VOO has been an active presence in the community. It created memorial bricks, inscribed and placed in the ground

at the Oakley Veterans Memorial.

It has held various commemoration ceremonies through the city, participated in yearly Veterans Day

celebrations and, just recently, it launched a Cookies and Cards for see Veterans page 18

County picks prospective pot businesses Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has formally invited four storefront cannabis retailers and seven commercial cannabis cultivators — including some in East County — to submit land-use permit applications in anticipation of possibly being allowed to operate in unincorporated county areas.

The move comes on the heels of state voters approving the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act in November 2016, which gives local agencies the option of allowing and controlling commercial marijuana cultivators, manufacturers, distributors, retail-

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“There is no guarantee that anyone who applied is successful at the end of the process, because there is going to be a full public process, as we have with all land use issues approving any type of development,” said John Gioia, chair of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. “There will

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Those invited businesses, along with three Richmond commercial cannabis cultivators and four storefront cannabis retailers in Bay Point, El Sobrante and North and South Pacheco, now have until March 9 to formally submit landuse permit applications, launching lengthy public planning processes, encompassing California Environmental Quality Act review, formal public notification and public hearings, all before official permits see Pot page 18

Brentwood resident William Martinek announces his candidacy for Congress. Page 5

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he streets of downtown Brentwood were filled with holiday revelers as the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce hosted the 37th Holiday Parade, Saturday, Dec. 14. “Holiday Heroes” was the theme of this year’s parade and local dignitaries, organizations and veterans groups including the Lions Club, Girl Scouts and Liberty High School marching band, participated in the popular annual event.

To view a video and a slideshow of the event, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia

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Remembering Jack Ferrill, a Liberty legend

by Kyle Szymanski

Longtime Liberty Union High School District employee Jack Ferrill, left, is honored during an athletic Hall of Fame event.

Ferrill died Dec. 10 at the age of 93.

Staff Writer

Jack Ferrill may have been a lifelong Stockton resident, but no one doubts Liberty High School was forever etched on his heart. The longtime Lions teacher, coach, athletic director, physical education chairperson, assistant principal and principal died on Dec. 10. He was 93.

The legend blazed a trail in the athletic history books and captivated the hearts of many during his nearly 70-year career at Liberty and Independence high schools.

“I don’t think many people can be Jack Ferrill,” said Liberty physical education teacher Linda Ghilarducci (Gooch), Ferrill’s former student and colleague. “You can try to copy it, but it just doesn’t come out the same.”

The iconic figure cemented his legacy during a 39-year stint at Liberty that ended when he retired in 1990.

“Two boring weeks later,” he jumped at the opportunity to help Independence establish a physical education program, to which he remained devoted until recently (a span of close to 30 years), when his children forced him to relinquish his driver’s license, much to his dismay.

“He wasn’t happy, but I tried to take him everywhere he wanted to go,” said Kelly Johnson, Ferrill’s daughter.

Ferrill’s friends and colleagues overflowed with heartfelt sentiments this week, describing him as a respected, loving, positive, smart, successful, dedicated, admired, insightful and passionate member of the school community.

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“Whatever he did — as principal, coach, teacher — he gave 100%, which is why he is such a role model for a lot of people,” said Liberty Union High School District board member Roy Ghiggeri, who worked with Ferrill.

The ageless wonder quipped that he was “just another member of the staff” and “nothing special.” In reality, he was much more.

Coach, as he liked to be called, guided Liberty basketball, track, swimming and football teams during an illustrious 23-year coaching career — 14 years as head football coach. He climbed the ladder of elite company to become the longest-tenured coach in that position, and had the highest winning percentage in the school’s history.

Just a handful of other notable achievements include: guiding the 1952 and 1953 swim teams, and the 1952 track team to league championships.

But his real mark was left on the gridiron.

After 11 years as an assistant football coach, he took the helm in 1962, guiding the team to 7-3 and 7-2 records his first two seasons, before the squad went undefeated in 1965, a unit known today as arguably the best football team in school history. Four years later, perfection happened again with the 1969 team.

“One of his strengths was he got the most out of his players,” said retired Liberty physical education teacher Rod Beaver, who played football for Ferrill in the early 1970s.

“He was a master motivator and knew exactly what buttons to push and knobs to turn to get the most out of his players.”

Off the field, he was just as special, Gooch said.

“The high regard and respect we had for him as students was out of this world,” she said. “Then I took off and came back after 10 years, got the job at Liberty, and Jack was the PE teacher and athletic director. I thought

I had gone to heaven and back, because I am working with Jack Ferrill ... THE Jack Ferrill.”

The noble one carried his historic feats right into the Liberty Union High School District Athletic Hall of Fame, which he spearheaded, in 1990.

To nobody’s surprise, he was anointed, albeit begrudgingly, into the inaugural 1992 class.

“I said I didn’t want to be in the first class,” Ferrill once said. “I wanted Lou Bronzan, Ted Ohmstede, the people that gave their lives to Liberty. They threw me in anyway.”

While the Hall of Fame — which features an annual new member induction ceremony — often freezes unique athletic legacies in time, the wondrous Ferrill never stopped adding to his own, even expanding beyond sports.

Into his 90s, he would drive from his home in Stockton to Independence High, to teach or to attend Hall of Fame meetings.

And without fail, he’d return, even if he had to hitch a ride, on Friday nights during football season to his field-level position to soak in the team and the game he loved.

Now that he’s gone, his physical presence will be missed in Brentwood, but his legendary impact will resonate forever.

“He had all the qualities that you’d want to have,” Ghiggeri said. “I feel bad for the people who didn’t have the opportunity to know him. There are very few people you can say these things about. You could talk about the qualities he had, the type of person he was, forever.”

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Brentwood man running for congressional seat William Martinek is a Republican candidate for California District 9 in the U.S. House of Representatives, a seat currently held by Democrat Rep. Jerry McNerney.

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After eight years in the U.S. Army, two deployments to Iraq and one to Afghanistan, William Martinek is ready to try his hand at a different kind of service.

Martinek, 34, is running as a first-time candidate for Congress. The Brentwood resident, who now works as a financial advisor, says he has long been interested in running for office.

“I always thought it would be much more in the future,” he said. “But I’ve been part of a couple different organizations, like the (Republican) Central Committee in Contra Costa County ... and the more I got into it, the more some of the people in the organizations I’m part of are like, ‘You would make a really good congressman. So why don’t you give it a try?’”

Endorsed by the Contra Costa Republican Party, Martinek is a candidate in California’s District 9 — a seat held by Democrat Rep. Jerry McNerney. Republican Tony Amador will also run for the third time, after unsuccessful runs in 2014 and 2016.

Martinek hopes to use his appeal to younger voters — he says ages 18-24 and 25-34 are the largest voting demographics in District 9 — and to rely on social media to bolster his name recognition.

“They are a group of people that I can relate with on a really close level,” he said.

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more trouble relating to that demographic.”

Jennifer Mixon, District 3 chairwoman of the Contra Costa County Republican Central Committee, agreed, stating the committee is proud to have him in the race.

“William brings a breath of fresh air,” Mixon said. “He is young, he is vibrant and he shares our party’s values of limited government and low taxes. He’s someone who will listen to people.”

Martinek is making the economy his top issue for the 2020 election, believing it’s the key that unlocks the answer to several other issues.

“There were a lot of regulations put into place 15, 20 years ago that were designed to keep Brentwood a rural farming community,” he said. “Despite those efforts, we’re not a rural farming community anymore. Now, something like 78% of our population commutes out of Brentwood every day. So, changing those regulations so we can make it easier and cheaper for busi-

nesses to grow in Brentwood, I hope, will help us start bringing in more of those businesses in.”

But he recognizes the geographic diversity within District 9 and wants to maintain that, too.

“Some of them are farm towns, and they want to stay farm towns,” he added.

“Farming is a huge deal in our district, and we want those farm towns that are actually farm towns to stay farm towns, as well. So those smaller cities that we have in the eastern portion of the district, we don’t want those to change.”

Bringing in more businesses can reduce commutes, he says, thus minimizing the time working people are spending away from their families and improving their quality of life.

Overall, he hopes to bring a fresh voice to Washington and be an advocate for his constituents.

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Skaters back on the ice in Brentwood

by Tony Kukulich

Tom Gregory, owner of Brentwood on Ice, has reopened the seasonal business to ice skaters following vandalism that closed the popular rink over the weekend.

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Bloodshot eyes and a voice that sounded like he’d been chewing gravel hinted at the stress Brentwood on Ice owner Tom Gregory has been under since damage done by vandals shut down his business, but after three days of roundthe-clock activity, skaters were once again gliding across the ice.

The popular downtown skating rink reopened Tuesday, Dec. 17, and the skating season that at one minute seemed very much in question, was back on track.

“We opened up at noon today,” Gregory said Tuesday afternoon. “I’m ecstatic about the fact that we actually got opened back up today. I really was optimistic for Wednesday.

We opened on Tuesday with the support and help of some of the local businesses, friends and family. I’m very, very happy that we opened up earlier than I expected.”

The start of the holiday season held a lot of promise for Gregory. With the move

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According to Gregory, his rink looked more like a lake Saturday morning — a day that was expected to be the busiest of his very short season.

“It was really heartbreaking for me, what I saw happen on Saturday,” said skating instructor Laura Carreon. “This place is very special to me. It hit really hard, feeling that it could be gone. It was very sad.”

Gregory and his crew spent much of Saturday attempting to assess the situation. They determined a chiller unit needed to be replaced if any of the season was going to be salvaged.

“The old chiller that was damaged last night was removed around 10:30 p.m.,” said Gregory on Sunday afternoon.

“A new one was brought in at 3 a.m., and installed and hooked up by 6 a.m.”

Getting the new unit in place and operational was touch-and-go for a while as the crew of technicians addressed one problem after another. But by Sunday af-

ternoon, Gregory was confident he would reopen on Wednesday — an important goal, because 400 Girl Scouts were expected throughout the day Wednesday.

With the business closed over the weekend, Gregory had to cancel nearly a dozen parties scheduled for Saturday alone.

“All I can do is apologize,” he said.

Gregory, who also owns Got A Party party rental business, said the outpouring of support from the community has been overwhelming, often leaving him at a loss for words. Friends and strangers have shown up and made cash donations to help him offset the extra expenses incurred and revenue lost as a result of the vandalism, for which he did not have insurance coverage. Several people started GoFundMe accounts to help, as well.

Representatives of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10789 made a surprise visit Monday afternoon and presented Gregory with a check for $400.

“Tom has helped us out for years, and we get to help him out now, whether he likes it or not,” said Steve Todd, commander of VFW Post 10789.

Carreon was encouraged as she watched the business come back to life.

“I’m in shock with what I saw unfold over the last few days,” she said. “But there’s also a big part of me that knows if anybody can do it, Tom can do it.”

The Brentwood police are investigating the incident, and surveillance videos are under review. Anyone with any information regarding the vandalism is asked to contact the Brentwood Police Department at 925-634-6911.

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OBITUARY Jess Lopez

November 25, 2019 Jess Lopez passed away on Nov. 25, 2019, at the age of 98.

He is survived by his wife, Pearl; daughter, Carol Harris (Gary); sister, Amelia Smith; three grandchildren, Dianna Armstrong (John), Jenny Hornsby (Joe), and Matt Lopez; great-grandchildren; and a wonderful step family.

He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth; and wives, Judy and Anita.

He attended Liberty Union High School and was in the Navy during WWII. He then was a butcher in his family’s Bi-Rite Market. After that, he sold cars until his retirement. He was active in the Brentwood community in the Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce and part of the original Carnique.

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You would need to qualify for the program similar to the grant programs I mentioned in my prior article. Meaning you can’t make too much money, but you also need to make enough to make the payment. Sometimes you have to be a current resident of the city or county and also can’t have owned a home over the past few years. They also often require that you use a certain lender partnered with the city or county.

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If you don’t want to read it because you’ve already made up your mind, you’re part of the problem, not the solution. If you read it and still don’t believe it, please offer your logical argument. I would hope a strong opinion is supported by some research, not just quoting Glenn Beck’s “An Inconvenient Book.”

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increases the burden to the fire district.

We know the city was classified high risk when it comes to the debt burden by the state, and we need to know what the city will be doing to address this without continued dependence on building fees.

We must stop adding people to our city, stop adding more homes until we address our issues, and this information must be better communicated out to residents. Then, and only then, should we continue to complete the buildout.

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Editor: I am writing to express my deep concern that our city continues to approve residential builds when they know full well we have some serious issues.

Our schools are overcrowded, and it’s impacting the student-learning environment. Additionally, space is so limited there is not enough space for them all to eat in the cafeteria at Heritage High School, which can be mitigated in warm months, but not in the cold months. Adding more homes will add more children (in addition to the Antioch homes within the district that will increase the census).

We all know we have a big financial shortfall when it comes to emergency services. I would hope we could see more active solution finding from the city, instead of private citizens having to force the issue via a ballot measure.

Adding more homes, while it does provide incremental funds per home, also

Editor: Over 2,000 years ago, if you’re a believer, Jesus Christ walked the earth for a short time.

Millions of words have been written about his tenure. Keeping in mind the stories about his time on earth were passed on by word of mouth before finally being written — lots of room for interpretation there — but boiled down to the essence, the messages brought to us by Jesus are ‘love thy neighbor’ and ‘do unto others as you would have them do unto you.’ Simple and elegant.

So, if you hate someone for what they are (black, brown, Asian, Latin, et al), then you, by definition, can’t be Christian. So, if you are a racist, sexist, xenophobe, homophobic or misogynist, then you must not be a Christian. So, if you treat other people in a manner that you would not like to be treated, then you can’t be Christian. If you think it is ok to vote for a candidate who has over 14 women alleging sexual misconduct, some when they were minors, then you can’t be Christian, either.

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Agency: East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Daniel Nelson knows a thing or two about public service.

A man with a long track record of volunteer community service and eight years in the United States Marine Corps, Nelson is committed to helping his fellow man. That’s why he embarked on a new career challenge: firefighting. As a probationary firefighter with the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD), Nelson is learning how he can have a strong impact on his community.

“I wanted something where I could have a direct influence in the community and continue my service,” Nelson said of his choice to pursue a career in firefighting.

“Ever since I was young, I’ve always volunteered with community stuff, then went into the military and carried that mindset over.”

Nelson has worked in a variety of positions during his lifetime, including construction and a short stint as a professional wrestler.

In June, he came to work for ECCFPD, citing its geographical diversity as a draw. Here, he will be able to learn city firefighting skills, along with residential and rural practices.

“We also have plenty of motor vehicle accidents, and we have the waterways,” Nelson said. “It seemed like a place I could really grow as an individual and as a firefighter,

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which is really important to me in my career … with this district here, it’s so diverse, you get experience with everything.”

Nelson is six months into his two-year probationary period. As he works toward his goal of becoming a permanent employee, he will be commuting back and forth from his mother’s house in Alameda. Nelson moved back home last year, when his mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

She died in September, and Nelson is taking some time to be with his siblings before making his next domestic move.

Nelson hopes to have a positive impact on the local community through his job and continued volunteer work. East County residents are likely to see Nelson fishing in Bethel Island or riding his motorcycle on a country road.

New graduates of leadership academy The Oakley City Council recently recognized 18 graduates of the 2019 Citizens’ Leadership Academy. This year’s graduates are Mary Zirkle, Samar Narang, Stacy Davis, Jeanne Bailleaux, Christian Ortiz, Angela Gallegos, Evangelina Fernandez, Rudy Fernandez, Barrett Morris, Menchu Perez, Lyn Asprer-Sineni, Debbie Randles, Elizabeth Siliezar, Ashaleigh Joudrey, Diane Merritt, Celeste Mucio, William Carpenter and Dinesh Khurana. The Leadership Academy will be offered again in the fall of 2020, and a Spanish-language Academy will be offered in the spring. For more information or to be notified when registration opens, email Amy Sylvestri at sylvestri@ci.oakley.ca.us.

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by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The new-look Liberty High School boys’ basketball team finished fourth at its Stonebarger Tournament last week in Brentwood.

Liberty (3-4) defeated Skyline (Oakland) 63-57 to open the yearly affair, but dropped back-to-back games to San Francisco’s Lincoln High (64-55) and Chico’s Pleasant Valley 63-51.

Eight of 13 Liberty players are new to the squad this season.

“We are still trying to find our way,” said Liberty head coach Jon Heinz after the loss to Pleasant Valley. “There are a lot of new bodies this year. A lot of people we counted on last year have obviously graduated, some players we expected back this year are not playing with us.”

Liberty trailed by only three at halftime against Pleasant Valley, and managed to tie the game on Jake Wells’ three to open the second half, but the Vikings went on an 18-6 run from that point forward to open a 47-35 lead with 1:12 left in the quarter.

The Lions cut the deficit to five with 1:20 left, but drew no closer as both teams

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Liberty High School’s Jake Wells puts up a shot during the Lions’ 63-51 loss to Pleasant Valley in the third-place game of the Stonebarger Tournament. went cold to end the contest.

The Vikings missed back to back one-and-one opportunities with under 90 seconds to play, but Liberty missed three

consecutive shots to end the game.

Pleasant Valley’s Aaron Gomez sank three of four free-throws over the team’s final two possessions to ice the victory.

“Our biggest thing is we just want to play hard,” Heinz said.

Junior newcomer Wells paced the Lions with 14 points and fellow newcomer Austin Silva finished with 13.

Pleasant Valley’s Gomez poured in 22 and guard Jake Kremer added 14 in the win.

Lincoln won the tournament, edging College Park 77-75.

Liberty will return to the court on Dec. 26 in the Damian Lillard Invitational in Oakland.

Freedom boys’ basketball Freedom went 1-1 in its own Roy Ghiggeri Invitational to finish third.

The Falcons opened with a 68-60 win over El Cerrito, but Clayton Valley took the title in a 63-50 win over the Falcons the following day.

The Ugly Eagles outscored Freedom in every quarter, building up a 39-21 lead at halftime.

Freedom was slated to return to the court on Dec. 17 against San Leandro, but results of that game were not available as of press time.

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Freedom senior takes part in prestigious race

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Clayton Williams, a senior at Freedom High School, has been racing for 10 years. Most of that time was spent behind the wheel of a kart.

More recently, though, he’s moved into racing cars.

On Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, Williams had the opportunity to participate in the USAF 25 Hours of Thunderhill — a team racing event at Thunderhill Raceway Park in Willows. He was one of five racers on Team TFB Teen Mazda, which finished fourth in its class (out of 11) and 25th overall (out of 40).

Williams was one of only two teenage participants.

“It felt pretty good to compete with older guys, and being able to run with these older guys with much more experience under the belt,” he said. “It felt good being able to keep up with them.”

Williams noted that, as the event grew closer, reality started setting in that he was actually participating.

While behind the wheel of his car, Williams reached a top speed of 105 miles per hour. Other cars around him were in the 120-130 mph range.

“It’s such a cool event that I’m sure a lot of people around here would like to be a spectator at, or even participate in,” Williams added.

Williams races Spec Miata cars in National Auto Sport Association (NASA), and races primarily at Thunderhill and Sonoma Raceway.

Williams got into racing at 7 years old when a friend of his had a kart. It took some convincing, but he eventually talked his father into getting a kart for him.

“I begged my dad for one,” Williams said. “He thought I wanted an ATV, but it was a little go-kart.”

From there, Williams was hooked.

That started a love of racing for Williams, one he hopes will continue for years to come.

“In the long run, I’d like to do openwheel racing,” he said. “But any sort of racing I’d be open to any opportunities.”

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From Lion to Hawk Liberty pitcher Kristela Villanueva will continue her stellar softball career at Holy Names University. Villanueva, who will begin her senior high school season in the spring, has raked up 16 wins and 191 strikeouts in 236 innings pitched over three seasons, according to Maxpreps.com.

She’s also hit a combined .295 with 28 hits and 17 RBI in 40 games

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Cheering for a cause

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he Brentwood Blaze cheer team recently held its fourth annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser at Brentwood Veterans Hall.

The event raised $6,407.20 that was donated to the Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection in Byron. The cheer teams, consisting of 40 5- to 14-year-old girls, performed 50 cheers in 50 minutes and gathered sponsors. The event was sponsored by the Women’s American Legion Auxiliary and assisted by Dolly Rios, the secretary of that organization.

The cheer coaches are: Alison Pack (owner and head coach), Madeline Pack, Kaley Keener (not pictured), Sarah Babcock (not pictured) and Maddie Mazzulla (not pictured).

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West Coast Earthquakes win state championship The West Coast Earthquakes Explosion — featuring Brentwood residents Carter West, Nathan Bone and Gianni Brewster — recently won the Gold Division 2 State Championship and placed ninth in the state.

The squad knocked off the Heritage Wolves on penalty kicks from Jude Malson, Santiago Cerventas and Brody Thompson.

West Coast coach Curt Cox had his team fired up from the start, with support from Rob Hansen, Rafael Zamora and Thomas Roett.

In an action-packed game, the first goal against Heritage came from a cross by Earthquakes forward Daen Hansen to midfielder Brian Oliveira, who volleyed the shot into the back of the net.

As Heritage picked up momentum, West Coast defenders

Brandon Gobea, West and Bone continued to hold off attacks, preserving the one-goal advantage in the first half.

West Coast continued to apply pressure against the Wolves with passing and ball control from forwards Cameron Cordero, Zachary Dimas and Connor Shenave, and midfielder Julian McCall.

Heritage began applying pressure, but goalkeeper Brewster made some incredible stops on multiple attempts.

West Coast forwards Malson, Cerventas and Thompson, and midfielder Dinolen Shang began gaining control of the game, and with a quick pass from West, Cerventas sprinted up the line and scored the second goal, giving West Coast a 2-0 lead.

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to 2-1, and with just a tick on the clock, Heritage scored the tying goal, ending regulation 2-2. Both teams battled in two overtime periods, but no one could score and the game went to penalty kicks.

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The Liberty freshman boys’ basketball team recently won the Liberty Freshman Shootout. Liberty knocked off Washington 63-35 in the opening game, before downing Freedom 64-43 and Benicia 57-49 to win the tournament title.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007135-00 The name of the business(es): BOONDOGGIES, LLC Located at: 235 Weeping Willow Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BOONDOGGIES, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Vivian Treff, Onwer/ President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 21, 2019 by Deputy C Expires 11/21/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81408 Publish dates: December 13, 20, 27, 2019, January 3, 2020.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-19-852144-BF Order No.: 190699781-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/22/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): STEPHANIE A RYAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 11/6/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0233186-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/14/2020 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction. com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $292,525.87 The purported property address is: 1814 CRATER PEAK WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 072-390-121 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-852144-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee,

the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19-852144BF IDSPub #0159059 12/20/2019 12/27/2019 1/3/2020 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 81426 Publish Dates: December 20, 27, 2019, January 3, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006840-00 The name of the business: Kenry’s Handyman Service Located at: 615 G St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kenry Young. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11-6-19.

Signature of registrant: Kenry Young.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 6, 2019 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 11/6/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 81387 Publish dates: December 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007061-00 The name of the business: Roberts “Your Ride” Transportation Located at: 4900 Canada Valley Road #202 In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owners: 1. Troy P. Roberts 2.

Dana Robinson-Roberts. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Troy P. Roberts. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 20, 2019 by Deputy C Preston. Expires November 20, 2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 81336 Publish dates: November 29, December 6, 13, 20, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007230-00 The name of the business: Sweet Snacks Distributor Located at: 200 East 16th St In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sweet Snacks Distributor, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Josefina Padilla, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 26, 2019 by Deputy L Arosemena Expires 11/26/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 81357 Publish dates: December 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007390 The name of the business: Overhauled Aesthetics Located at: 4585 Bonraven Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Austin Lawrence Lasiter. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Austin Lawrence Lasiter. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 6, 2019 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 12/6/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 81459 Publish dates: December 20, 27, 2019, January 3, 10, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007391 The name of the business: Certifyable Coaching Located at: 4585 Bonraven Way In: Antioch, CA 94531, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Paullette Marie Creel.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/1/2019. Signature of registrant: Paullette Marie Creel. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 6, 2019 by Deputy L Fallas Expires 12/6/2024 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 81460 Publish dates: December 20, 27, 2019, January 3, 10, 2020.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007167 The name of the business: 1. Shotgun Delivery 2. ASAP Express 3. Fastrak Courier 4. CA Home Delivery 5. Quicksilver Delivery Located at: 780 Crocket Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Urgent Delivery, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/1/2019. Signature of registrant: Greg Cullup, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 22, 2019 by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Deputy C Preston Expires 11/22/2024 NAME STATEMENT Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81368 File No. F-0006901-00 The name of the Publish dates: December 6, 13, 20, 27, business: Yankers Located at: 356 South 2019.

49th Street In: Richmond, CA 94804, is hereby registered by the following FICTITIOUS BUSINESS owner(s): 1. Kenyatta Traylor 2. Bianca NAME STATEMENT Luster. This business is conducted by: File No. F-0007168-00 The name of the Co-Partners. The registrant commenced business: to transact business under the fictitious 1. NOBS Courier business name or names listed above 2. Kwiktime Courier on 11/12/19. Signature of registrant: 3. Go Courier Kenyatta Traylor and Bianca Luster. This 4. Pioneer Express statement was filed with the County Located at: 780 Crocket Ct In: Brentwood, Clerk of Contra Costa County on: No- CA 94513, is hereby registered by the vember 12, 2019 by Deputy P. Cornelius following owner(s): Mercury Partners, Expires 11/12/2024 Brentwood Press Inc. This business is conducted by: A No. 02-1273 81382 Publish dates: De- Corporation. The registrant commenced cember 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019. to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on 11/1/2019. Signature of registrant: NAME STATEMENT Greg Cullup, President. This statement File No. F-0006924-00 The name of the was filed with the County Clerk of Contra business: Mow Is Me Located at: 687 Costa County on: November 22, 2019 by Canmore Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is Deputy C Preston Expires 11/22/2024 hereby registered by the following own- Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81369 er: Allison’s Art Bus, LLC. This business is Publish dates: December 6, 13, 20, 27, conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The 2019. registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or names listed above on N/A. Signature NAME STATEMENT of registrant: Lance R. Millar, Vice Presi- File No. F-0007196-00 The name of the dent. This statement was filed with the business(es): Bay Area Kustoms Tint County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Located at: 7911 Brentwood Blvd In: November 13, 2019 by Deputy J Graff Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regisExpires 11/13/2024 Brentwood Press tered by the following owner(s): Jose No. 02-1273 81282 Publish dates: No- Hernandez. This business is conducted by: vember 29, December 6, 13, 20, 2019.

An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business name or names listed above NAME STATEMENT on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jose File No. F-0006926-00 The name of the Hernandez. This statement was filed with business: Live Young For Life Located the County Clerk of Contra Costa County at: 2608 Ranchwood Dr In: Brentwood, on: November 25, 2019 by Deputy J Graff CA 94513, is hereby registered by the Expires 11/25/2024 Brentwood Press No. following owner(s): Malakai Tevita 02-1273 81457 Publish dates: December Ponce. This business is conducted by: An 20, 27, 2019, January 3, 10, 2020.

Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business name or names listed above NAME STATEMENT on 11/13/19. Signature of registrant: File No. F-0007247-00 The name of Malakai Ponce. This statement was filed the business(es): Stonecrest Lendwith the County Clerk of Contra Costa ing Located at: 1210 Central Blvd #109 County on: November 13, 2019 by Dep- In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby uty L Arosemena Expires 11/13/2024 registered by the following owner(s): Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81284 Stonecrest Lending, Inc. This business is Publish dates: November 29, December conducted by: A Corporation. The reg6, 13, 20, 2019. istrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS names listed above on 11/1/2019. SigNAME STATEMENT nature of registrant: Laura Cunha, PresiFile No. F-0007004-00 The name of dent. This statement was filed with the the business: Mrs. Potts Succulent County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Arrangement’s Located at: 940 Cov- November 27, 2019 by Deputy C Pittman entry Circle In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Expires 11/27/2024 Brentwood Press No. is hereby registered by the following 02-1273 81411 Publish dates: December owner: Jessica Park. This business is 13, 20, 27, 2019, January 3, 2020. conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS under the fictitious business name or NAME STATEMENT names listed above on N/A. Signature of File No. F-0007302-00 The name of the registrant: Jessica Park. This statement business: Fox Haven Ranch Located was filed with the County Clerk of Contra at: 3458 Byer Rd In: Byron, CA 94514, Costa County on: November 18, 2019 by is hereby registered by the following Deputy L Arosemena Expires November owner: Janet M Haverland. This busi18, 2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 ness is conducted by: An Individual.

81328 Publish dates: November 29, De- The registrant commenced to transact cember 6, 13, 20, 2019. business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12-3-19.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of registrant: Janet Haverland.

NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed with the County File No. F-0007051-00 The name of the Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Decembusiness: Osh Electric Located at: 118 ber 3, 2019 by Deputy C Dias Expires Encinal Place In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, 12/3/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 is hereby registered by the following 81423 Publish dates: December 20, 27, owner: Wynn J. Oelschlaeger. This busi- 2019, January 3, 10, 2020. ness is conducted by: an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business under the fictitious business NAME STATEMENT name or names listed above on June File No. F-0007329-00 The name of the 5, 1987. Signature of registrant: Wynn business: 1. Impact Soccer Club 2.

J. Oelschlaeger. This statement was Neto’s Fund Located at: 415 Beatrice Ct. filed with the County Clerk of Contra Suite D In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereCosta County on: November 19, 2019 by by registered by the following owner(s): Deputy L Arosemena. Expires November East Diablo Youth Soccer League. This 19, 2024. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 business is conducted by: A Corporation.

81331 Publish dates: Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, The registrant commenced to transact 20, 2019. business under the fictitious business

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name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Nicole Farrar, Club Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 4, 2019 by Deputy J Graff Expires 12/4/2024 02-1273 81412 Publish dates: December 13, 20, 27, 2019, January 3, 2020.

encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 855 238-5118 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-861470-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 855 238-5118 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19-861470-AB IDSPub #0158474 12/6/2019 12/13/2019 12/20/2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 81301 Publish Dates: December 6, 13, 20, 2019.

now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: DELANDA BURGESS, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 12/16/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0483155-11 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6540 GREEN CASTLE CIR DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514-2634 A.P.N.: 011-540-008 Date of Sale: 1/15/2020 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $499,238.95, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 190579-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 12/4/2019 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0364612 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 12/20/2019, 12/27/2019, 01/03/2020. Brentwood Press No. 021273 81418 Publish Dates: December 20, 27, 2019, January 3, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007580 The name of the business: Get It Alley LLC Located at: 2182 Grovenor Lane In: Concord, CA 94520, is hereby registered by the following owner: Get It Alley LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on December 2, 2019. Signature of registrant: Robert A Ramsey, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 16, 2019 by Deputy C Preston Expires 12/16/2024 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81462 Publish dates: December 20, 27, 2019, January 3, 10, 2020.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the undersigned, StorQuest Self Storage in Brentwood, CA, will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Name: Kara Stefani, Tamara Myers, Kimberly Warren, Heather Erb. Property to be sold: household goods, furniture, appliances, clothes, toys, tools, boxes & contents. Auctioneer Company: www.storagetreasures. com The Sale will end at 10:00 AM on December 28, 2019. Goods must be paid in CASH at site and removed at completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

StorQuest Self Storage 325 Guthrie Ln Brentwood, CA. 94513 925-322-1883 www.storagetreasures.com Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81410 Publish Dates: December 13, 20, 2019.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-19-861470-AB Order No.: DS7300-19003851 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/16/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Lucille Weekly, a single woman Recorded: 1/23/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0020820-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/8/2020 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $726,734.38 The purported property address is: 23 DIANE CT, OAKLEY, CA 94561-2786 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 033-070-139-2 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 19-0579-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件 包含一个信息摘要 참고사 항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요 약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYPLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(d)(1) THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THIS DOCUMENT BUT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/12/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Mario Tobias Balinton SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Mario Tobias Balinton CASE NUMBER: N19-2234 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Mario Tobias Balinton filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Mario Tobias Balinton b. aka Mario Tobias Hulsebus to Proposed Name: Mario Tobias Balinton. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 01/09/20 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept.: 14 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Must bring proof of residency to the hearing. Date: 11/15/19 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81359 Publish Dates: December 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007025-00 The name of the business(es): Acampora PIX Photography Located at: 1529 Thistle Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Candice M. Gonzalez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Candice M. Gonzalez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 19, 2019 by Deputy M Barajas Expires 11/19/2024 Oakley Press No. 030477 81306 Publish dates: November 29, December 6, 13, 20, 2019.

VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀYIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: VILMA A. JIMENO, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 03/31/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0099873-00 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 01/28/2020 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: AUCTION.COM ROOM, PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CENTER, 320 CIVIC DRIVE, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $404,444.90 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 30 CHANTILLY PLACE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 037-280-024 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $404,444.90. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/

MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2019-01378-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 28, 2019 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line:(866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 81390 Publish Dates: December 13, 20, 27, 2019.

requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 99878234. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL ONE: LOT 14 OF SUBDIVISION 7229, “THE VINTAGE UNIT 6”, FILED JANUARY 17, 1990 IN BOOK 341 OF MAPS AT PAGE 13, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. PARCEL TWO: ALL THAT PORTION OF LOT 15, AS SHOWN ON SUBDIVISION 7229, THE VINTAGE UNIT NO. 6 FILED IN BOOK 341 OF MAPS, AT PAGES 13 THROUGH 22, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 15; THENCE NORTH 58° 33 38” WEST 100.02 FEET ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 15 TO THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER THEREOF; THENCE FROM A RADIAL BEARING OF SOUTH 58° 33 38” EAST, 4.46 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A 172.00-FOOT RADIUS NON-TANGENT CURVE RIGHT THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 1° 29 04”, THENCE SOUTH 58° 33 38” EAST 100.08 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 15; THENCE SOUTH 32° 56 38” WEST 4.48 FEET ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 15 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: 1. AN UNDIVIDED 1/3 INTEREST IN “ALL OIL, GAS, PETROLEUM OR OTHER HYDROCARBONS, OTHER MINERALS AND MINERAL RIGHTS”, AS EXCEPTED AND RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM BERTHA DEL MONTE, AS TRUSTEE TO FRANCISCO DAL PORTO, ET AL, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 19, 1950, BOOK 1635, PAGE 334, OFFICIAL RECORDS. THE RIGHT TO SURFACE ENTRY HAS BEEN WAIVED. 2. ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERALS NOW OR AT ANY TIME HEREAFTER SITUATED THEREIN AND THEREUNDER, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM CALIFORNIA LANDS, INC., TO ANTHONY J. DAL PORTO, ET AL, RECORDED JANUARY 9, 1940, BOOK 528, PAGE 452, OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND AS MODIFIED BY DEED FROM TRANSAMERICA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY TO MARION JEANNE MICHELOTTI, ET AL, RECORDED JANUARY 23, 1981, BOOK 10178, PAGE 80, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY HAS BEEN WAIVED. 3. ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM MARION JEANNE MICHELOTTI, TO HOFMANN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, RECORDED JANUARY 23, 1981, BOOK 10178, PAGE 83, OFFICIAL RECORDS. 4. ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCAR-

BON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM ROBERT A. DAL PORTO, ET AL, TO HOFMANN CONSTRUCTION CO., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, RECORDED DECEMBER 24, 1981, BOOK 10623, PAGE 710, OFFICIAL RECORDS. NPP0364741 To: OAKLEY PRESS 12/20/2019, 12/27/2019, 01/03/2020 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 81417 Publish Dates: December 20, 27, 2019, January 3, 2020.

sible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08001285-17-5.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 11/25/2019 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0800128517-5 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

Order Number 66842, Pub Dates: 12/06/2019, 12/13/2019, 12/20/2019, THE PRESS OAKLEY Oakley Press No. 030477 81356 Publish Dates: December 6, 13, 20, 2019.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Tyan Jena Kathain SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Tyan Jena Kathain CASE NUMBER: N19-2416 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Tyan Jena Kathain filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Mia Jena Short to Proposed Name: Mia Jena Short-Kathain. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 02/10/20 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 12/16/2019 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81454 Publish Dates: December 20, 27, 2019, January 3, 10, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006944-00 The name of the business: CNN Realty International Located at: 2039 Main St In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Can Ngoc Nguyen. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Can Ngoc Nguyen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 13, 2019 by Deputy C Dias Expires: 11/13/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 81283 Publish dates: November 29, December 6, 13, 20, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006996-00 The name of the business: Rad Fix Located at: 1721 Gateway Dr In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Joseph Ponciano. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Joseph Ponciano.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 15, 2019 by Deputy A Manipon Expires 11/15/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 81406 Publish dates: December 13, 20, 27, 2019, January 3, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007124-00 The name of the business: XGEN Alliance Located at: 5024 Stratford Dr In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Christian Garcia. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/1/19. Signature of registrant: Christian Garcia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 21, 2019 by Deputy J Graff Expires 11/21/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 81407 Publish dates: December 13, 20, 27, 2019, January 3, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007156-00 The name of the business(es): Wilson’s All Day Hauling and Cleaning Located at: 741 Domaine Ct In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Christopher Lee Wilson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/22/19. Signature of registrant: Christopher Lee Wilson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: November 22, 2019 by Deputy C Dias Expires 11/22/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 81413 Publish dates: December 13, 20, 27, 2019, January 3, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007371 The name of the business: Dig Deep Enterprises Located at: 260 Woodglen Place In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Justin Giacoma. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Justin Giacoma. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 5, 2019 by Deputy G Garcia Expires 12/5/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 81453 Publish dates: December 20, 27, 2019, January 3, 10, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007410-00 The name of the business(es): RSC Consulting Located at: 177 Monet Dr In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Jesse Cole. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jesse Cole.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: December 9, 2019 by Deputy C Garcia Expires 12/9/2024 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 81419 Publish dates: December 20, 27, 2019, January 3, 10, 2020.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2019-01378-CA A.P.N.:037-280-024 Property Address: 30 CHANTILLY PLACE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信 息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문 서에 정보 요약서가 있습니 다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9987-8234 TSG Order No.: 8758103 A.P.N.: 037-342-028-0 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/04/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 04/24/2007 as Document No.: 2007-0120293-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: EDWARD J. HENDERSON, JR. AND CHRISTINE M. HENDERSON, TRUSTEES OF THE HENDERSON FAMILY TRUST, DATED AUGUST 29, 1990 , as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the attached legal description. Sale Date & Time: 01/13/2020 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 212 MERLOT LN, OAKLEY, CA 945613186 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $117,512.55 (Estimated) as of 12/26/2019. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 037-500-028 TS No: CA0800128517-5 TO No: 190905336-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 14, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 14, 2020 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on November 23, 2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0453454-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by OCTAVIO MARTINEZ AND MARICRUZ MARTINEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1051 WARHOL WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $600,059.64 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be respon-

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS The Board of Directors of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, at its meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, adopted an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE EAST CONTRA COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ADOPTING THE 2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS The Ordinance adopts the California Building Standards Commission’s 2019 California Fire Code (CFC) with amendments made necessary by local conditions. The Ordinance amends the 2019 CFC by establishing automatic sprinkler system requirements that are more restrictive than the sprinkler requirements in the statewide code, incorporating the District’s weed abatement program, and establishing requirements for fire apparatus access roads, including requirements for turnouts, parking on access roads, and maximum grades. The Ordinance is available for inspection at the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District’s Administrative Office at Administrative Office 150 City Park Way Brentwood CA, 94513. This Ordinance was introduced on November 13, 2019, and enacted on December 11, 2019. President Brian Oftedal, Vice President Stephen Smith, Directors Adam Langro, Carrie Nash, and Joe Young voted all in favor. This Summary was prepared by the East Contra Costa Fire Protections District’s Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 25124. Dated: 12-17-2019 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Brian Helmick, Clerk of the Board Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 81463 Publish Date: December 20, 2019.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING December 19, 2019 The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) will hold a public hearing to consider designating Station 58 in Discovery Bay, a de-commissioned fire station, as surplus property.

The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Brentwood City Council Chambers at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513.

If the above fire station is determined to be surplus property, ECCFPD will proceed with the conveyance of each surplus property in accordance with California Government Code Section 54222 et seq.

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the Troops event, which saw more than 900 holiday cards shipped to service men and women away from their families this season.

The VOO holds meetings over coffee on Tuesday mornings at Tu Jalisco in Oakley at 8:30 a.m. Anyone interested in joining may attend. One community member noted this gathering to be a significant turning point for her own son, who later enlisted.

“The members of the Veterans of Oakley helped my son determine how he wanted to serve,” said Meghan Bell, a Blue Star Mother, whose son — 2017 Freedom High School graduate Zachary Roy — began attending the coffee meetings before he enlisted in the Navy.

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are granted. Companies would also need to collect a series of other licenses and permits prior to operating.

Once established, chosen entities will pay voter-approved county cannabis taxes at annual rates of up to $7 per canopy square foot for cultivation (adjustable for inflation) and up to 4% of gross receipts for all other cannabis businesses, including retailers — bringing in an estimated $1.7 million to $4.4 million, annually, to fund general county expenses such as public safety, health services and environmental protection.

The supervisors formally selected the invited businesses from a pool of applicants that a county interdepartmental panel first analyzed and scored based on a number of factors, including ownership qualifications, location, submitted business and operating plans, proposed security, sustainability, and community and economic benefit.

Public reception of the supervisors’ move to allow cannabis-based businesses has been mixed, with some applauding the move and others afraid the businesses could generate increased crime, added traffic, unpleasant smells, nighttime light pollution and decreased nearby property values.

About 15 public speakers repeated many of those concerns, while imploring the supervi-

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Bell recognized the leadership of the VOO for becoming that guiding light, and her son has since become a corpsman stationed at Twentynine Palms.

“It’s hard because I miss my son. It’s not like just sending your child off to college,” said Bell, who is now a member of the VOO. “You are sending them away and don’t hear from them for months at a time, and you’re not sure if they’re in harm’s way. But when it’s in their heart to serve, you can’t stand in their way ...

My motivation for helping the Veterans of Oakley is to help other service families. Family members with loved ones overseas are also serving at home.”

In addition to aiding veterans and their

families through services, the VOO aims to connect the gaps in information available.

“There are so many veterans groups, but the information can sometimes be disjointed,” said Dupray. “We aim to serve the veteran and the veteran’s family.”

And while the group is called the Veterans of Oakley, Dupray wanted everyone one in neighboring communities to know they welcome anyone with a heart for helping vets.

The current members seek assistance with social media, website design, outreach and cultivating a concise business plan for the future work.

“I know my strengths and I know my weaknesses, and I want to bring in more peo-

ple to help do the things I’m not good at,” said Dupray.

In a previous interview with The Press, another VOO board member and Vietnam veteran, John Amie, said being part of the organization has aided in his healing process.

“I got involved with the Veterans of Oakley in an attempt to recapture that time of my life in a healthy way,” said Amie. “We help those who are under-represented for benefits and eligibility for benefits, and we work closely with other groups out here in East County.”

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sors not to invite Element 7 to apply for a landuse permit at 0 Chestnut Street in Brentwood.

But the invitation was extended anyway.

“The potential revenue is not greater than the safety and physical well-being of our surrounding neighborhood and community,” said nearby resident Katrina Cookman.

District 3 Supervisor Diane Burgis, who represents the unincorporated Brentwood area, voted to invite the company to formally submit a land-use application, but cautioned its ownership that nearby residents aren’t happy with the Chestnut Street location choice.

Burgis previously said all seven recommended cultivation companies would operate indoors, feature strict security and odor control, and be generally inconspicuous to the public.

“Looking at Element 7’s applications, they looked very impressive,” Burgis said.

“This is an invitation to apply, and I will say it was communicated pretty clearly from the community that they are not interested in some of those areas. If Element 7 wants to apply, I want them to understand the community has spoken.”

Gioia added that many of the residents’ concerns would be explored further after the company has turned in a formal land-use permit application.

Christopher Bloom, an Element 7 rep-

resentative, said the company is open to addressing the residents’ concerns.

“I assure the board and all the concerned citizens that we would love to sit down with the community,” Bloom said.

“We would love to have that conversation to address a lot of the misconceptions, falsehoods and legitimate concerns they all have.”

Leading up to the supervisors’ formal invitations, Element 7’s two Brentwood and Byron proposals were ranked third and fourth out of 19, with judges noting that the company’s staff has extensive cannabis experience and plans to implement strict security and provide about $30,000 in charitable community contributions annually, according to the official scoring sheet.

Another East County business invited to apply include Lifted Spirit Collective, which aims to operate at 5930 Balfour Road in unincorporated Brentwood.

It garnered the highest score of all 19 cultivation applicants, with judges noting the facility’s local ownership, operators’ farming background, planned use of existing greenhouses, and indoor cultivation as overt positives.

Oscar Burrola, Lifted Spirit Collective’s chief operating officer, said the company would implement a community benefit plan if selected, involving donations to local shelters, community cannabis education and other

charitable deeds based on local feedback.

“It’s very exciting,” Burrola said. “We have been pushing this for three years now, trying to get the county to overturn its ban after it was put in place. We still have a long way to go, but we can start to see the light at the end of the tunnel.”

The only other East County business to earn an invite was Diablo Valley Farms, ranked fifth, which intends to apply for a permit in unincorporated Brentwood.

Owned by local resident Bob Nunn, the business earned high marks for its local ownership with a background in farming, and for its plan to use an existing facility for operations.

It’s expected the operation will closely align with an already legally existing microplant processing center, involving hemp that turns seeds into seedlings which are then sold, Nunn said.

“It won’t even be legally classified as cannabis,” Nunn said this week. “It’s not even close. We are selling it before it flowers, before THC. It’s basically just the small plant that somebody else can transplant and cultivate from there.”

County staff are slated to report back to the full board of supervisors after the submission deadline to report who has applied.

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Parade goes on, rain or shine. Any size boat is welcome with any decorating theme. For more information, contact Shannon Marlin at deltadogs@comcast.net or 925-383-8728.

Friday, Dec. 20 The Nutcracker presented by The Ballet Company of East County

Celebrate the holiday season with The Ballet Company of East County’s 15th annual presentation of the Nutcracker. Shows will be Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; and Dec. 22 at noon and 4 p.m. at El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. 2nd St., in Antioch. Actors will be available for photos after the shows. For tickets or more information, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com/ the-nutcracker.html.

Saturday, Dec. 21 Brentwood Community Chorus Christmas Show

The Brentwood Community Chorus presents its annual Christmas show, with two opportunities to hear the group perform favorites like Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria,”“Sing Noel,”“The Majesty and Glory of Your Name,”“We Three Kings Medley” and “The Twelve Days After Christmas.” See this inspiring performance Saturday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. at Heritage High School in Brentwood for $15, or Sunday, December 22, at 3 p.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Antioch for a goodwill offering. For more information or to purchase tickets for Saturday, visit www.bit.ly/ bccholidayconcert.

Willow Lake Lighted Boat Parade

Willow Lake residents will participate in a community lighted boat parade, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Tunnels of Joy Fundraiser

La Costa Drive homeowners will be using their tunnels of lights to raise funds for Ryan Petty, a local teen recently diagnosed with Leukemia, from 6 to 10 p.m. Come walk through the beautiful Christmas decorations on La Costa Drive and the surrounding streets in Deer Ridge, off Balfour Road, in Brentwood. Cash donations only in the lock box, please.

Golden Hills Christmas Concert

The Golden Hills Community Church Celebration Singers present “BEHOLD: A Christmas Concert,” at 6 p.m. on Dec. 21, at 2, 4 and 6 p.m. on Dec. 24, at 2401 Shady Willow Lane in Brentwood.

Admission is free. For more information, email juliemello@goldenhills.org, call 925-516-0653 or visit www.bit.ly/goldenhillsbehold.

Sunday, Dec. 22 Chanukah Celebration

Chabad of the Delta invites the community to a grand Chanukah Celebration at 4:30 p.m. at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way in Brentwood. Celebrate the Festival of Lights and see the grand menorah lit. This family-friendly event will include traditional latkes and donuts, a real fire truck releasing chocolate coins, games, crafts, a raffle and music. For more information, call 925-420-4999 or email info@ JewishDelta.com.

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Harvest Park Bowl at 5000 Balfour Road in Brentwood will be open Christmas day from 7 to 9 p.m. $10 per person buys two hours of bowling and shoes. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 925-516-1221.

Tuesday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Bowling

Harvest Park Bowl will host a New Year’s Eve party and 25th anniversary celebration from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at 5000 Balfour Road in Brentwood.

For $250 a lane, participants get unlimited bowling and shoe rental, music, a light show, hors d’oeuvres, dessert bar, party favors, champagne toast and more. For more information, contact sherry@harvestparkbowl.com or 925-516-1221 or visit www.harvestparkbowl.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Run

The Brentwood Rotary Club presents the 2020 New Year’s Day 5k Run/Walk from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Veterans Park, 3841 Balfour Road, Brentwood. Get a jump start on those New Year’s resolutions and raise money for local charities. For more information or to register, visit www.runbrentwood.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 8 Navigation Course

The education department of Diablo Sail & Power Squadron will offer an eight-week course on marine navigation in local waterways on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Martinez Sea Scouts Training Facility. Classes are open to the public.

For more information, contact Michael Holland at mjholland@ucdavis.edu or 530-304-4487.

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Meet Melanie and Cheyenne

Melanie and Cheyenne would love to find their forever home together for Christmas! Melanie, 7 months, is black, with a little white on the front of her neck. Cheyenne, 6 months, is a tuxedo. Both are sweet, loving kittens. Please contact foster mom Judy at 925-963-6824.

Meet Slim

Slim is 2 months old and ready for his forever home. He is a sweet, playful and affectionate boy. For more information, email verleneanddavid@cbcglobal.net

ECCHS Breakers

The East Contra County Historical Society Breakers seek members to tinker on old machinery, help plan and design museum exhibits and do general maintenance on the grounds and buildings of the 19th century museum. Anyone can volunteer to be a “breaker” and donate their time and talent every Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon and first Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon at 3890 Sellers Road in Brentwood.

For more information, call Dawn at 925-513-3247.

Contra Costa Senior Legal Services

Looking for legal advice? Consult an experienced attorney for free every fourth Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at the Oakley Senior Center, 215 Second St. in Oakley. Attorneys provide short-term advice or give appropriate referrals. For more information or an appointment, call 925-625-0200.

Delta Informal Gardeners

Delta Informal Gardeners meet the fourth Monday of each month, except June, December or Monday holidays, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church, 809 2nd St. in Brentwood. Come learn from great speakers and spend time with others interested in gardening. For more information, contact president Bob Selders at 925-642-0080 or r.selders@yahoo.com.

Free Medical Clinic

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Family Resource Center hosts a free medical clinic at 2210 Gladstone Drive in Pittsburg on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m., and second and fourth Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Uninsured adults ages 17+ are eligible. For an appointment, call 925-439-2009 on Wednesdays between 1 and 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.svdp-cc.org/programs-rotacare-clinic.

Oakley 4-H meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. The club is open to boys and girls ages 5-19 and adults. For more information and meeting location, contact Oakley@ contracosta4h.org.

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